Systems
Intel's Meteor Lake series of processors was launched in September 2023 with a focus on mobile platforms. Multiple mini-PC vendors have utilized these processors to market offerings in the SFF / UCFF desktop market. ACEMAGIC is an Asian manufacturer with products in multiple categories including micro-PCs, UCFF (ultra-compact form-factor) and SFF (small form-factor) PCs, and notebooks. They were one of the first to market with Meteor Lake-based desktop systems. The ACEMAGIC F2A 125H is the entry-level version of the F2A line, equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 5 125H processor. It is a bit larger than the traditional NUCs, slotting it in the SFF category. However, that allows for the processor to be operated at 65W (compared to the 28 - 40W adopted in the...
Windows Vista: Beta 2 Preview
Microsoft has made Windows Vista Beta 2 available to the public, and with the OS being feature complete we can now provide a preview of Microsoft's bold new operating system.
75 by Ryan Smith on 6/16/2006Falcon Northwest FragBox SLI: Dare to Dream
So you just won the lotto and are looking for ways to "invest" your prize money - or maybe you just want one of the most extreme...
32 by Jarred Walton on 5/3/2006Exclusive: SLI Head-to-Head: Monarch Micro-ATX vs. Shuttle SFF
We have an exclusive first look at the latest micro-ATX SLI system from Monarch Computers, and we'll be comparing it with Shuttle's SN26P. Read on to find out just...
13 by Jarred Walton on 3/6/2006Updated: AOpen MiniPC – Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery
(Update: Noise benchmarks retested.) Was your first thought on seeing the Mac Mini, "I wish it could run Windows"? If so, AOpen might have a product that will...
54 by Jarred Walton on 3/3/2006HP DX5150 – OEM plus AMD
Not everyone wants to build their own PCs. If you're running a business, it can make sense to buy an OEM PC. So, what about businesses that want an...
48 by Jarred Walton on 12/14/2005Inside Microsoft's Xbox 360 - A Tour of the 360's Motherboard
It's the Friday before the retail launch of the Xbox 360, and what better way to kick it off than with a detailed tour of the motherboard.
29 by Anand Lal Shimpi on 11/18/2005Inside Microsoft's Xbox 360
Updated! With anticipation and excitement building, we got our first Xbox 360 in house and of course, took it apart. Now with HDD disassembly instructions and pictures!
91 by Anand Lal Shimpi, Kristopher Kubicki & Tuan Nguyen on 11/16/2005Shuttle XPC M1000 - HTPC Done Right?
Shuttle's latest offering is a system designed solely for the HTPC market. Read on to find out if this newcomer has what it takes to find a place...
35 by Jarred Walton on 10/17/2005AnandTech Exclusive: Sun's sub-$1000 SunFire X2100 Server
What happens when Sun releases an entire server line aimed at the whitebox server market, and hits dead on?
24 by Kristopher Kubicki on 9/12/2005SFF Roundup, Socket 939 Systems
Our latest Small Form Factor roundup includes all of the currently shipping 939 systems. We'll look at the newest Shuttle ST20G5 system based on the ATI Radeon Xpress...
29 by Jarred Walton on 8/10/2005A Look at Solaris 10 and Sun's Dual Core Fire V40z
Eight physical processors in a 3U server! Sun takes the 'entry server' to new extremes but proves a design win for AMD and Sun.
47 by Kristopher Kubicki on 6/29/2005System Review – PC-Club Silencer
Not everyone likes to build their own PCs, as it takes time and effort. Sometimes, it's just easier to pay someone to do it for you. PC-Club has sent...
22 by Jarred Walton on 3/28/2005SFF Review - Shuttle XPC SN25P
We've been working on several other roundups, but we felt that you might like an "express" review of the latest Shuttle XPC. Featuring socket 939 and PCI Express...
30 by Jarred Walton on 3/8/2005Sun Fire V40z: Four Opterons in a 3U
Take a virtual tour through Sun's best of breed, four-way Opteron entry-level server.
38 by Kristopher Kubicki on 2/22/2005SFF Roundup, Part I: Socket 478 and 754 Systems
Our SFF section is about to get new life as we have several roundups on the way in the next several weeks. We're starting out with some of...
32 by Jarred Walton on 2/15/2005Sun's W2100z Dual Opteron Workstation
Sun embraces Linux and x86 - and we all benefit from it.
47 by Kristopher Kubicki on 10/27/2004Shuttle SB81P: Intel's 915G
Today, we take a look at Shuttle's SB81P to see how it performs against the best 915/925X desktop motherboards and 915/925X SFFs on market. Read on to find out...
6 by Evan Lieb on 9/18/2004Monarch Hornet Pro: "SFF" meets PCI Express, DDR2
Today, we take a look at what is currently the most technologically advanced SFF that we've ever encountered. Of course, that mere fact doesn't necessarily mean it'll be the...
7 by Evan Lieb on 7/31/2004Shuttle SK83G: VIA's Shot at SFF
You knew it was coming, and indeed it has. Today, we bring you a Shuttle SFF review as part of our effort to bring you more SFF articles. Read...
18 by Evan Lieb on 7/14/2004Soltek QBIC EQ3801: nForce3 250Gb goes SFF
Today, we take a look at one of the first nForce3 250Gb SFFs to hit the market. Soltek's QBIC series of SFFs rears its head in the form of...
22 by Evan Lieb on 7/4/2004
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